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“Won't” or “Wont”

won't / wont are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

won't w·OW·n·t

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

wont w·OW·n·t

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“won't”

  • …those games down on the floor.
  • …"I Won't Let You Walk Away".
  • …to fill the giant Indian trophy.
  • …a prospective passenger hails the marshrutka.
  • …easier to follow for the reader.
  • …one feel that it is heavy.
  • …won't write me one like that?'
  • …won't think skiing is too cold."
  • It won't do any good.
  • …guard rail won't cause a scratch.

“wont”

  • …those games down on the floor.
  • …"I Won't Let You Walk Away".
  • …to fill the giant Indian trophy.
  • …a prospective passenger hails the marshrutka.
  • …easier to follow for the reader.
  • …one feel that it is heavy.
  • …won't write me one like that?'
  • …won't think skiing is too cold."
  • It won't do any good.
  • …guard rail won't cause a scratch.

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